The Balcony
The Balcony by Jane Delury, published by Hodder & Stoughton on July 26, 2018, is a 256-page work that explores the intricate histories embedded within a small estate in a village outside Paris. The narrative invites readers to consider the lives of those who have inhabited the space over the past century, revealing a tapestry of human experiences that range from romance to survival during tumultuous times.
In this edition, readers will discover the stories of various characters, including an American au pair, an ex-courtesan, and a Jewish couple in hiding, all of whom have left their mark on the estate. The book delves into themes of relationships, life-altering choices, and the haunting presence of the past, offering a glimpse into the intertwining lives that have shaped the house’s legacy. With its focus on biography, historical context, and the complexities of human emotion, The Balcony presents a rich exploration of how personal narratives can echo through time.
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WINNER OF THE SUE KAUFMAN PRIZE FOR FIRST FICTION FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS
What if our homes could tell the stories of others who lived there before us?
To those who have ventured past it over the years, this small estate in a village outside Paris has always seemed calm and poised.
But should you open the gates and enter inside, you will find rooms which have become the silent witnesses to a century of human drama: from the young American au pair developing a crush on her brilliant employer to the ex-courtesan shocking the servants, and the Jewish couple in hiding from the Gestapo to the housewife who begins an affair while renovating her downstairs.
The stories of those who have lived within the estate have been many and varied. But as the years unfold, their lives inevitably come to haunt the same spaces and intertwine, creating a rich tapestry of the relationships, life-altering choices, and fleeting moments which have kept the house alive through the last hundred years. . .
‘Sweeping, suspenseful, rich with surprises and eerie atmosphere‘ Jennifer Egan
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